Weather in May
Temperature
Kangiqsujuaq's weather in May is marked by a clear rise in the average high-temperature, moving up from April's -9°C (15.8°F) to a still freezing cold -1°C (30.2°F). May brings with it a nighttime average temperature of -7°C (19.4°F).Rainfall
In May, in Kangiqsujuaq, Canada, the rain falls for 12 days. Throughout May, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Kangiqsujuaq, Canada, there are 149 rainfall days, and 401mm (15.79") of precipitation is accumulated.Sea temperature
In Kangiqsujuaq, the average seawater temperature in May is -1°C (30.2°F).Note: In relation to swimming, the extreme cold, danger, and potential fatality of this situation are apparent. Without suitable insulated waterproof clothing, the onset of hypothermia is quick.
Daylight
In Kangiqsujuaq, the average length of the day in May is 17h and 39min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 4:33 am and sunset at 8:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 3:19 am and sunset at 10:11 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 5h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Kangiqsujuaq are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In May, a regular UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.
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Average temperature in May
Kangiqsujuaq, Canada
- Average high temperature in May: -1°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (11°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-21°C).
- Average low temperature in May: -7°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-29°C).
Average rainfall in May
Kangiqsujuaq, Canada
- Average rainfall in May: 26mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (60mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and March (17mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Kangiqsujuaq, Canada
- Average rainfall days in May: 12 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (17 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February, March, April and June (10 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Kangiqsujuaq, Canada
- Average sea temperature in May: -1°C
The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August and September (3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January, February, March and April (-2°C).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Kangiqsujuaq, Canada
- Average daylight in May: 17h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in May: 5h
The months with the most sunshine are April and July (Average sunshine: 7h).
The months with the least sunshine are January, November and December (Average sunshine: 1h).
Average UV index in May
Kangiqsujuaq, Canada
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 0).
Kangiqsujuaq, Canada
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